Gourmand

Imagine biting into a soft, sticky date at the height of summer—that's your starting point. The smell is intensely sweet and caramel-like, reminiscent of toffee or dark brown sugar that's been gently warmed. There's a subtle earthiness underneath, almost like dried fruit mixed with honey, with whispers of dried apricot and prune. It's entirely edible-smelling, enveloping, and deeply comforting—like stepping into a Middle Eastern spice market where dates have been sun-dried for weeks.

Gourmand

Vanilla smells like warmth wrapped in sweetness—imagine the comforting aroma of freshly baked vanilla sponge cake, or a warm bowl of vanilla custard on a winter's evening. It's creamy and soft, almost edible, with subtle woody undertones and a hint of spice that recalls cloves or nutmeg. Pure vanilla is surprisingly complex: it's not aggressively sweet, but rather enveloping, like condensed caramel with a touch of earthy depth. It smells like indulgence and safety simultaneously.